Israeli Lawyer Resigns for Leaking Video of Sexual Abuse of Palestinian Prisoner

Israeli Lawyer Resigns Over Leaked Video of Palestinian Prisoner Abuse

Israel's top military lawyer, Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has resigned after taking responsibility for the leak of a video showing the sexual abuse of a Palestinian prisoner by Israeli guards.

The leak had sparked protests from far-right Israeli groups last year, with Israeli ministers calling for the prosecution of the leaker.

The military has launched a criminal probe into the leak, seeking to punish those responsible, after receiving new information on the matter.

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The investigation led to Tomer-Yerushalmi being placed on leave before her resignation.

Author's summary: Israeli military lawyer resigns over leaked abuse video.

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